Jonathan Livingston Seagull - the best way to illustrate "Freedom". Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Denmark) - Artistic/Creative

I was living with my aunt and uncle for a couple months and we shared a great bonding experience when I was taken to "The Mall" to watch the fireworks. Photo taken by Ian Tullberg (United States) - Holidays/Events

Taken from Bayonne, New Jersy on July 4th. Photo taken by William Donnelly (United States) - Holidays/Events

Old English Sheepdog pups, 8 weeks old. Photo taken by Terry Cervi (United States) - Animals/Pets

The West facade of Philadelphia's City Hall lit with projected colored lights for the Holiday Season. Photo taken by Robert Mann (United States) - Holidays/Events

This was one of the first long exposure shots I had ever taken and was amazed at how well it turned out for my first time! The picture was taken at the 2005 Texas State Fair - Oct 2005. I chose Holiday and Events as my catagory - because it is a yearly event in the state of Texas. Photo taken by Cynthia Bates (United States) - Holidays/Events

This picture was taken in Mallory Square in Key West, Florida. I snapped the picture just as the overcast skys broke for just a second of sunshine. I had no idea it would turn out as well as it did. Photo taken by Amy S Humphries (United States) - Travel/Vacation

This photo was taken as the sun was setting at Woy Woy on the New South Wales central coast. Pelicans are a known part of this area. Photo taken by Lisa Lent (Australia) - Animals/Pets

My husband and I went to Las Vegas and spent a little time at the pool. He fell asleep...I was bored...so as usual, I got out my camera. I saw that he was lying right under a cloud that made it look like he was blowing out smoke! He was clueless, and others at the pool must have just thought I was a crazy woman taking pics of a sleeping man...oh well...I had fun! Photo taken by Denise Johnson (United States) - Humor

This is a close up of a large dandelion seed head. I thought they looked like balloons!! Photo taken by Wendy Stevenson (Canada) - Nature

Friends seem to like this photo as much as I do. Just great timing! Taken at Lake Gage, Indiana, July 2005. Photo taken by A.J. Haisley (United States) - Nature

I took this picture while I was visiting in Delaware. I have never seen so many lady bugs -- they were everywhere. Photo taken by SaMi Martin (United States) - Nature

A beautiful White Peacock on display. Picture was taken in May 2006, in Pinellas County, Florida. Photo taken by Angela Kendall (United States) - Animals/Pets

Graduation was a wonderful day! This is my daughter and my father. We all had a great time and this photo reminds me of the fun. But hey, where's the diploma? Photo taken by Patti Gutshall (United States) - Holidays/Events

This shot was taken in June 2005 at Virginia Safari Park in Natural Bridge, Virginia. This curious Emu just wouldn't leave me alone - lol. I was trying to take a shot of the zebra and POP, wouldn't ya know it! But, it made for a GREAT shot! Photo taken by Stuart J. Carter (United States) - Humor

This picture is special to me because it was taken right before I walked down the aisle! It was taken April 8th, 2006 at the Birmingham United Methodist Church. Photo taken by Geoff Johnson (United States) - Holidays/Events

This picture was taken of my neighbours new truck in August 2005. With a little bit of creative cropping the truck appeared to be flying and preparing for landing. (the photographer was able to get out of the way just in time!! :) Photo taken by Barbara Helgason (Canada) - Humor

Artis Whitfield places the finishing touch on top of a two-story home in New Orleans historic Garden District. Roofing New Orleans is an overwhelming project that is being steadily accomplished through much hard work epitomized by this photo. Photo taken by John Sramkoski (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Taken in White Sands National Park, New Mexico on our family vacation in mid-April. This place is absolutely breathtaking, especially right before sunset when this was taken. The shadows from the low sun really help show the texture in the sand. Photo taken by Marc Wood (United States) - Nature

My husband in the Tour of Ephrata. I guess, wanting to acknowledge me and not being able to wave his hand, he stuck out his tongue. Photo taken by Gail Wittman (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Can you imagine someone who has seen three centuries. U Pho Khin is a proud 106 year old Burmese gentleman, born at the end of the 19th century, living in a small, primative village on the edge of the Ayeyarwady river in Burma (between Bagan and Mandalay). Although he has lost all his teeth, he is otherwise healthy and walks (assisted) from his primative stick house to a seat in the shade every day. He has a clear mind and is highly alert. Photo taken by Ralph Thompson (Canada) - People/Family/Friends

Six silos glow in the afternoon sun at Ringbyre Jersey Farm, Kingsville, Ohio. I'm so grateful for our hard-working American farmers, who provide for our needs. Photo taken by Joy Cobb (United States) - Travel/Vacation

This is a picture of my two year old little girl, taken in my backyard in Texas, June 2006. She is taking a cowgirl bath! The picture is special to me because from the top of her pink hat down to the tips of her hot pink toenails...this little girl is my heart walking outside of my body! Photo taken by Traci Bender (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This is a picture of my gorgeous son. I took it in early June while we were on vacation to Myrtle Beach, SC. I love the colors and his smile, and the way his ears fold over under the straps. Photo taken by Monica Lowery (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This photo was taken near Reelfoot Lake, in NW Tennessee, February 2006. This beautiful female bald eagle is within a few hundred feet of a brooding nest. She has just been relieved by her male mate. Photo taken by Don Holland (United States) - Nature

Ruger is a yellow lab. He is a lovable puppy who loves everybody. This is the first day Ruger came home with us. Photo taken by Michelle Perpich (United States) - Animals/Pets

Stanley Baltimore loves to sit on his front porch and wave to people that pass by in their cars. We stopped and had a wonderful conversation with this most amazing man. Photo taken by Karen Doss (United States) - People/Family/Friends